- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Values-focused work
About Maria
Maria Daly is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency. She works with people facing LGBT issues, coping with life changes, and those dealing with isolation or aging-related challenges. Maria provides a calm, respectful space to start difficult conversations.
Her style is collaborative and patient. She talks through what has been happening and helps people understand why they feel stuck. Education and clear explanations are part of how she works. Clients leave with practical next steps they can try between sessions.
Maria combines several therapy approaches to match individual needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding.
Attachment-based ideas guide her work on relationship patterns and intimacy struggles. Trauma-focused methods are brought in when past hurts keep showing up in daily life. Mindfulness practices are woven in to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness.
Maria aims to support healing, acceptance, and stronger day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes small, doable changes and follows the pace each person needs. Reaching out is often the hardest step, and she aims to make that step feel understood and respected.
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Maria often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people get clear on what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck because it focuses on living a meaningful life rather than eliminating all difficult feelings.She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in how people relate to others. This approach helps when intimacy, trust, or repeated relationship struggles are part of the problem, and it supports building new ways of connecting.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist talks with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time. Together they try practical tools and notice what helps most, rather than committing to one fixed path from the start.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives therapists and clients the flexibility to work around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints while focusing on clear goals and real-life practice.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maria address in therapy?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, codependency, LGBT concerns, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative, collaborative, and patient, focusing on education, real-world skills, and a respectful space to talk through difficulties.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Maria has practiced for 12 years working with adults on issues such as grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, aging, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and sees clients who are residents of Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats before scheduling so they match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Maria?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.